The Compound Commitment

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Episode 057: How do you decide what your family wants to strengthen—and choose practical ways to live it out? In this episode, Rhiannon and I share how we created our own Legacy Loop around three principles: family, health, and meaningful work. We explain why every family should use language that connects with its own experiences, values, and vision rather than simply copying ours. We also explore the difference between principles, strategies, and techniques. Principles define what matt...

Episode 056: What are we really passing down to the next generation? In this episode, Rhiannon and I explore a definition of legacy that goes far beyond money or inheritance. To me, legacy is generational strength—what we strengthen today so the people, families, businesses, and communities we care about can continue growing long after we’re gone. We also introduce the Three Levels of Legacy. It begins with Connection: strengthening the relationships that hold people together. Fro...

Episode 55: How much financial help should you give your kids? In this episode, Rhiannon and I introduce the Resistance Triangle—a practical framework for making thoughtful parenting and money decisions. Using back-to-school shopping as a real-life example, we explore three questions: What is the purpose? How ready is the child? And what is the appropriate amount? We discuss why treating children fairly doesn’t always mean treating them equally, how gratitude and maturity should i...

Episode 054: In this episode, Rhiannon and I explore two timeless principles that shaped my career as a strength coach and continue to influence how we raise our kids: resistance and growth. In the weight room, too little resistance makes an athlete weaker, while too much can overwhelm or injure them. Parenting works much the same way. Our challenge is to meet each child where they are, provide the right amount of resistance, and allow them to work through difficult experiences without taking...